Apply for citizenship

Additional children over the age 18 either applying at the same time or separately from parents Single Parent and upto 2 children Visit the Gov.uk website for information on how to apply for British citizenship:

Get help applying for citizenship

The Oldham Register Office can help you apply for British Citizenship.

They can:

• Complete the form for you (fees are doubled for this service)
• Make sure you have provided all the necessary supporting documents
• Provide certified copies of supporting documents so you can keep the originals
• Check you have included the correct payment
• Send your application safely and quickly to the Home Office by special delivery post

Contact the Register Office to make an appointment (you must book an appointment for this service).

Apply for your first British passport at the same time

You can now apply for your first British passport at the same time as your citizenship application. This will speed up the process of applying for a passport separately after obtaining citizenship and means you will not need to attend an interview at the Passport Office. Collect your passport application form in advance of the appointment from Oldham Register Office or your local post office if this is more convenient and complete sections 1,2,3,4, 6 and 9  of the fom in black ink before arriving for the appointment. You will also need 2 passport photos (see the passport agency guidelines). You do not need anyone to countersign the passport form or the photos.

There is an extra charge of £11 per passport application and a fee to the Passport Office of £72.50 per standard adult passport, £85.50 jumbo adult application, £46.00 per child application.

Telephone the registrars service on 0161 770 8960 for more information or to make an appointment to use the service.

Please note this service is only available to clients using the nationality checking service applying for British Citizenship at the same time.

View additional guidance notes for completing your passport application form